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Tour to the Altyn Emel-National Park

Duration (2 Days)

The National Park Altyn Emel - one of the best Nature Sights in Kazakhstan, Almaty Area. 
If you are going to Visit Kazakhstan, necessarily to explore the Martian mountains of AkTau 

INTRODUCTION:

Tour is an incredible way to have an adventurous outdoor experience of AlTYN EMEL National Park.

The AlTYN EMEL National Park was created to preserve the unique ecosystems of the Ili intermontane basin and their biodiversity, to protect geomorphological and paleontological sites, historical and cultural monuments in combination with the development of ecological tourism.

Altyn-Emel admitted to the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves

The main attraction is Ak Tau Mountains - From the Kazakh "White Mountains"

AkTau (White Mountains) mountains are the most Painful and Unique in their Beautiful Landscapes place in the National Park.
AkTau Mountains - The bottom of the ancient Tethys Ocean that filled the Elias Basin many millions of years ago.
Scientists have discovered numerous remains of the ancient Animals of different Epochs.

The mountains of KatuTau Translated from the Kazakh "Stern Mountain" were formed as a result of the action of the Volcanoes. Lava after the eruption of the Volcanoes froze and formed a plurality of Fantastic forms, shapes, Rocks, Cave of dark red color.

Mysterious Natural Landmark - Singing Sand Dune reaching a height of 120 meters and a length of about 3 km, is a few kilometers from the Ili River between the Big and Small Kalkan mountains. This sandy mountain consists of the smallest pure sand, which, with the gusts of wind, begins to "sing", and its sound resembles the sounds of an organ. Before the beginning of sandstorms the barkhan produces a sound similar to a drumbeat. From the top of the barkhan a grand panorama of the surrounding countryside opens. In the south, there is a thin strip of the Ili River, the purple mountains of Sogety and Boguty, beyond which the ridges of Ketmen look out over the white peaks

SEASON:
April-October 

TOUR LOCATIONS:

- Singing Sand Dunes

- Cretaceous AKTAU mountains (White mountains )

- KutuTau volcanic mountains

- Willow 700 age

HIGHLIGHTS:

Everyone will find something for themselves:

  • Hiking

  • Overnights the  in a tents

  • Cook food at the stake

  • Adventure road - ride SUV vehicles

  • Culture & Nature Discovery Walk

  • Testing national cuisine

Each guest will gain a new experience in this journey.

​Schedule of Day

DAY 1
Road length per Day : 335 km 

07:30 Departure from your hotel/hostel/ apartments Almaty
09:30 Stop at the road bazaar stop for shopping, discover people life  
11:30 Arrival to
ALTYN EMEL NATIONAL PARK, Yummy Lunch  at  Basshi Village
13:30 Departure Cretaceous Mountains Aktau - Bottom of the Ocean "Tethys"
14:30 Arrival / hiking 2-3 hours, depending on weather conditions
17:30 Camping unpacking| Overnight at the Hotel with Comfort-Option 2
18:30 Sunset 
19:30 Cooking dinner / Overnight stay

DAY 2

Road length per Day : 355 km 

07:00 Breakfast

08:00 Departure Lava Mountains Katutau / 45 km - gravel road
09:00 Arrival - Sightseeing 
09:30 Departure to the Sand Singing Dune
10:30 Arrival / hiking 2 hr - weather dependent
13:00 Departure to Basshi Village
14:00 Arrival to the Basshi, delicious Lunch

15:00 Departure to Almaty City
15:30 Departure to Almaty city
19:30
Arrival in Almaty

ECONOMY PACKAGE

ALL INCLUSIVE  PACKAGE

Travel Taxi option: Suv (max. 4pax): 

500 USD 

Including: SUV-English speaking /driver-fuel

ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGE:

  • •     1 Traveler -   640 USD
    •     2 Travelers -  335USD/per person
    •     3 Travelers -  250 USD/per person
    •     4 Travelers -  220 USD/per person

     

Included: CAR + fuel + experienced English speaking guide meal, accommodation at hotel (Twin rooms)- Camping option Tent (all gear included), tickets to the National Parks, bottled water per person

EXPLORE, DISCOVER AND ENJOY YOUR STAY

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Photos and emotions from our Guests

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